Karachi Kings Stun Lahore Qalandars in Rain-Hit PSL 2025 Thriller
Keyphrase: Pakistan Super League 2025
Meta Title: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars – PSL 2025 Thriller Ends in Last-Over Drama
Meta Description: Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars in a dramatic Pakistan Super League 2025 clash at Gaddafi Stadium, thanks to Irfan Khan’s unbeaten 48 off 18 balls.
🌧️ Rain Can’t Dampen the Drama in Gaddafi Stadium
In a high-octane Pakistan Super League 2025 encounter under the lights of Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars in a rain-affected thriller. Chasing a revised target of 168 in just 15 overs, Karachi clinched victory with four balls to spare.
💥 Irfan Khan’s Fireworks Seal the Deal
Irfan Khan was the star of the night, smashing an unbeaten 48 off just 18 balls, including three massive sixes off Shaheen Afridi. The match reached fever pitch in the final three overs, as Irfan and Mohammad Nabi plundered 20 runs off Haris Rauf, bringing the equation down to just 7 runs off the last over.
Daryl Mitchell couldn’t hold off the charge as Irfan launched a six to seal a remarkable Karachi Kings win.
🔥 Warner, Naeem, and Fakhar Shine Early
Earlier in the match, David Warner gave Karachi a flying start, especially targeting Asif Afridi for 20 runs in one over. But it was Lahore Qalandars’ Mohammad Naeem, with his 22-ball 50, who lit up the powerplay. Fakhar Zaman added a steady 51.
However, the rain delay shifted momentum. Abbas Afridi and Mir Hamza bowled tight lines to pull Karachi back into the game.
🧊 Collapse That Cost Lahore Qalandars Dearly
Lahore went from 120/3 to 160/8 as Abbas Afridi’s lethal spell removed Fakhar and Sikandar Raza. The collapse proved decisive, as the Qalandars couldn’t defend their total.
📊 Match Summary
Event: Pakistan Super League 2025 – Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
Result: Karachi Kings won by 6 wickets
Star Performer: Irfan Khan (48* off 18)
Key Moment: 3 sixes off Shaheen Afridi in the 13th over
📌 What’s Next for PSL 2025?
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